髭剃(ひげそ)り

ひげそり
noun
shaving; razor
1. shaving; the act of shaving one's beard
The act or routine of shaving facial hair.
毎朝(まいあさ)髭剃(ひげそ)りをする。
I shave every morning.
髭剃(ひげそ)りの後(あと)にローションを塗(ぬ)る。
I apply lotion after shaving.
2. razor; shaver
A tool used for shaving, including both manual razors and electric shavers.
出張(しゅっちょう)に行(い)くのに髭剃(ひげそ)りを忘(わす)れてしまった。
I forgot my razor when going on a business trip.
電動(でんどう)の髭剃(ひげそ)りに替(か)えてから、肌(はだ)が荒(あ)れなくなった。
Since I switched to an electric shaver, my skin has stopped getting irritated.
旅行用(りょこうよう)の小(ちい)さな髭剃(ひげそ)りを買(か)おうと思(おも)っている。
I'm thinking of buying a small travel razor.
父(ちち)の日(ひ)のプレゼントに髭剃(ひげそ)りを贈(おく)った。
I gave a razor as a Father's Day present.

A common everyday word with two closely related meanings: the act of shaving and the tool used for it. Context usually makes the meaning clear.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 髭剃(ひげそ)りをする: to shave
  • 電動(でんどう)髭剃(ひげそ)り: electric shaver
  • 髭剃(ひげそ)りクリーム: shaving cream
  • 髭剃(ひげそ)り負(ま)け: razor burn

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 剃刀(かみそり): razor — refers specifically to a blade-type razor, not electric shavers
  • シェーバー: shaver — loanword, usually refers to electric shavers

CULTURAL NOTE:
Electric shavers are extremely popular in Japan. They are a classic Father's Day gift and a standard item in business travelers' luggage.

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Added 2026.4.8 5:17 · Revised 2026.4.10 17:28
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